Khamenei

UN Iranian expert says security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals

A UN Iranian expert told Reuters that Iranian security forces removed wounded protesters from hospitals during the crackdown, a serious violation of medical neutrality.

A woman holds a placard during a demonstration in solidarity with protestors living in Iran, in Israel's central city of Holon on January 24, 2026.
Fires are lit as protesters rally on January 8, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran may have slaughtered 30,000 protesters in 48-hour intense crackdown - report

A woman holds a picture of Khamenei during a rally in solidarity with Iran’s government, near the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad last week.

Middle Israel: The life and times of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – opinion

Iran's Former Empress Farah Pahlavi poses during a photo session at her home in Paris on January 20, 2026. The widow of Iran's former shah, Farah Pahlavi, believes that 'there is no turning back' after the protests against the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s former empress Farah Pahlavi calls for day of mourning for protesters murdered by regime


Why Iranians embrace Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Nowruz vs Ramadan, Pahlavi vs Khamenei - opinion

During the New Year celebration Nowruz, Iranians chose their old traditions, while the regime imposed mourning for Imam Ali. More and more, slogans for Reza Pahlavi as leader of a secular Iran.

 A woman poses next to an Iranian flag and photo of the Persian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, during a protest on the day of the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany February 17, 2023.

Jury convicts men after foiled Iran-funded assassination attempt of journalist

Prosecutors said Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov were to be paid $500,000 by Iran for the assassination.

 Defendants Polad Omarev and Rafat Amirov watch as Masih Alinejad, a New York-based journalist who left Iran in 2009 and is known for outspoken criticism of the government in Tehran and its treatment of women, reacts during questioning during their trial at a courtroom in New York, U.S., March 10, 2

Khamenei: Zionist regime committing atrocious crimes, US is complicit

"This matter concerns the entire Islamic people," he added. "The Islamic Ummah should set aside their differences on various issues, and stand united against Zionist regime’s crimes in Gaza."

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Iran on Trump's nuclear deal letter: We see threats and opportunities

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected Trump's letter last week as deceptive, saying Trump's excessive demands would 'tighten the knot of sanctions and increase pressure on Iran.'

 US President Donald Trump and Iranian missiles (illustrative)

Trump drops two-month deadline on nuclear deal with Iran

Europeans have also warned Iran: If there is no agreement by June-July, "a significant wave of sanctions will be imposed," a source told The Jerusalem Post.

US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Iran will respond to Trump letter after 'full scrutiny,' ministry spokesperson says

The Iranian spokesperson noted contradictory signals from the US, which was voicing readiness for talks while also applying new sanctions.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Is Iran’s regime on the brink? Khamenei’s dialogue suggests so – opinion

Khamenei’s bluffs and threats show Iran’s growing desperation to maintain control.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Purim then and now: Israel's fight against modern-day Haman - editorial

From ancient Persia to today, the Jewish people have faced enemies seeking their destruction—but like in the Purim story, they continue to rise, fight, and endure.

 Isaac and Michal Herzog celebrate Purim with children from Beit Issie Shapiro on March 11, 2025.

Iran at 'extremely high level' to counter threats, Khamenei says

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei vows to advance defense capabilities as the country launches its new aircraft carrier, Shahid Bagheri, heightening tensions with Israel and the US.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei visits a defense exhibition in Tehran, Iran, February 12, 2025

Israel and US must cut Hamas off from Tehran - opinion

Israel and US must exert maximum effort to prevent Iran from rebuilding Hamas, or risk erasing IDF's achievements in the war and enabling the Hamas terrorists to carry out another massacre.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the head of the Political Council of Hamas, Mohammed Ismail Darwish and senior officials of Hamas, in Tehran, Iran, February 8, 2025.